Best GTA game. Ever!

From the beginning, the story draws you in immediately. No more watching a cut scene story, now you are part of it. Graphics are absolutely stunning. So realistic, it actually looks almost real and lifelike. The characters in the game are no longer just linear, there is a whole world going on around you and you are one person in this whole fantastic universe of GTA that Rockstar has created. I am so pleased with this game for the XBox 360 console. The developers have gone above and beyond my wildest expectations for this game. They have also done away with the lag on loading screens and the jerkiness of game play that was in past GTA games. I am quite impressed. Absolutely amazing what they have done on a platform with ageing hardware and software. I am a bit sad they removed some things like Vigilante, because I am intrigued what that would have been like in this version. However, by removing many of the lengthy side missions, GTA has now become what it was always meant to be. Love the weapon wheel and how you can keep ALL your weapons and no longer have to pick and choose what to swap out. Miss the Pay-N-Spray, and no more police bribes. They have saved me so many times. However, the custom shops more than make up for that. All the vehicles have gotten a makeover as well. Very nice. Also, they have brought garages back discontinued in GTA iv. So many garages, so many more spaces. Thank you for that, guys. Can never have enough personal vehicles. BTW, the cops are no longer wussies, so watch out!!! And the add-on packs are a great bonus. Would like to see San Fiero and Las Venturas added on at some point, kind of like how 'The Ballad of Gay Tony" was an add-on to GTA iv. Or add Vice City as an expansion pack, or as GTA vi. Anyway, a must-have for any serious fan of the GTA series or player. Keep up the great work, Rockstar!Read full review

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